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Powerpop / Rock / Acoustic

Readymade Breakup's debut - "Isn't That What It's For?" - showcases 12 unforgettable pop songs with sincere lyrics and
the occasional smirk. Recorded in 2006 by producer Arun Venkatesh (Taking Back Sunday, Thursday), and self-released by the band in January 2007, the album offers driving acoustic rock, soaring pop melody and gorgeously layered ballads.

Former Asbury Park Music Award winners for Top Pop Band, Readymade Breakup found they had immediate chemistry as friends and musicians when the band first began a few years
ago. As a new group struggling to find their sound in the New Jersey scene, Readymade Breakup played a steady amount
of shows and built up a strong fan base. Consequently, music industry VIPS started to take notice early on.

"As a result, we started kind of forcing our songs to sound like what we thought they wanted to hear," reveals Paul Rosevear. "I think most bands struggle with that. We tried to please people for a while and then ultimately unraveled because of it. We started to feel robotic and formulaic and it wasn't fun anymore."

After a year hiatus, Rosevear took the stage again, this time playing solo acoustic shows. He performed new songs written from the heart, without over-thinking or worrying about what came out. The material eventually evolved into Isn't That What It's For? Little by little, the members of Readymade Breakup made their way back together. First, Gay Elvis joined Rosevear and the two performed as a duo. Then, Spicy returned and brought Jaworski with him on keys.

With a fresh perspective, newfound energy and renewed motivation, the band entered the studio. Free of all inhibitions, tracks were nailed down in just a few takes. "Arun did an amazing job helping us create something that's really spacious and layered, also really organic," tells Rosevear.

The result is a sincere, ballsy record. "Writing pop songs and trying to sing your ass off and be as honest as you can be isn't exactly the cool thing to do, but it feels good as hell to finally not care about what anyone else thinks and just be ourselves and make whatever kind of music we feel like making," the band agrees.

With a pounding live show that brings the album material to life with energy and intensity, Readymade Breakup will spend the rest of '07 on the road making sure their music gets heard.

What the critics are saying ...

"Crystal clear production, crackling passion, unrelenting, rewarding and breathtaking choruses, great ballads and rockers beside each other. It's the full pop package." - NotLame.com

"Their true talent is their understanding of song composition and its use in reaction and response from their listeners. This acoustic fronted band delivers traditional pop with an edgy and humorous style." - The Aquarian Weekly

"Readymade Breakup wraps sweet dewy vocals and lush dreamy soundscapes of guitar, bass and keyboards around a full-on embrace of romance, in a way not really heard in mainstream rock since the pre-punk era." - Jersey Beat

Tour: In various other bands, the members of Readymade Breakup have opened for and toured with Bad Religion, Blink 182, The Offspring, Unwritten Law, Bowling for Soup, American Hi-Fi, Lifehouse and Bon Jovi.

Film: Readymade Breakup were the featured band in independent film, Walls (www.wallsfilm.com). They were also chosen to play Rachel Zamsteen's backing band in her video for "This Gun."

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